Posting Closes: July 2, 2026 at 5:00pm
About Us:
The Canadian Mental Health Association Waterloo Wellington (CMHA WW) provides a full care system for those with addictions, mental health or developmental needs. We serve everyone from children to adults to seniors, all under one roof. Our programs help individuals and families to lead lives filled with meaning and promise. We have 400 staff at offices in Cambridge, Waterloo, Kitchener, Guelph, Fergus, and Mount Forest.
We are fully accredited by Accreditation Canada and are proud of our Exemplary Status (the highest standing) received at our most recent accreditation exercise.
Why Join our Team:
Competitive Compensation and Benefits: Our compensation package includes a competitive salary and generous benefits supporting the wellness of our staff. We are proud to be members of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP) offering one of Canada’s largest and most respected defined benefit plans.
Career Development Opportunities: Our wide range of services and supports allows for varied opportunities for career growth. Our multi-disciplinary approach to care offers cross collaboration and enhanced opportunities for learning. A formal succession planning process is key to our internal leadership recruitment.
Values that include: Mutual Respect, Accountability, Integrity and Excellence and Innovation and a culture that is welcoming and inclusive.
Commitment to Health and Safety: We have a strong health and safety culture at CMHA WW and work tirelessly to address the health and safety needs of staff and the people we serve.
The Opportunity:
We are recruiting for a Manager, Finance
- This a regular, full-time position to fill an existing vacancy (35 hours per week Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm) based at 737 Woolwich St, Guelph.
Reporting to the Director, Finance, the Manager, Finance provides supervision, goal setting, performance management and direction to the Finance Team. The Manager is responsible for managing the finance services area and staff in keeping with the directions of the organization and funders by maintain a close working relationship with all clinical and non-clinical service areas to identify, recommend, develop, implement and support financial decision making. By effectively communicating with all levels of management this role will ensure financial knowledge transfer within the organization.
The successful candidate will be an experienced, team oriented, customer service focused and innovative individual. Collaborating and supervising a staff of six, the Manager, Finance is responsible for leading the accounting, financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting and reporting functions within the organization in a multi-funder environment. The successful candidate is a self-starter who works collaboratively with the team and Human Resources with minimal supervision and has the skills to build a highly effective team. This role will establish and maintain robust finance systems and controls within the organization to promote efficiency and safeguard the organization’s assets in keeping with the directions of the organization, funders and best practices.
Key roles and responsibilities for this position include:
Financial Reporting and Budget Management
- Lead the development, preparation, and communication of monthly, quarterly, and annual internal and external financial statements and reports.
- Oversee the preparation of budgets for all funders, ensuring compliance with accounting standards and funder regulations.
- Analyze funding envelopes and collaborate with managers and directors to maximize the use of resources.
- Integrate revenue, payroll, expenses, and operational data into meaningful information to support decision-making.
- Meet regularly with managers and directors to review financial results, provide recommendations, and collaboratively build year-end forecasts.
Financial Controls, Source Documents and Compliance
- Oversee the processing of source documents into the general ledger, ensuring proper documentation, approvals, and adherence to policies.
- Review payments and maintain the integrity of the general ledger.
- Ensure remittances and legislative requirements are met in a timely and accurate manner.
Audit and Risk Management
- Lead and coordinate the annual audit process, including preparation of working papers, reconciliations, and audit documentation.
- Act as the primary liaison with auditors, ensuring compliance with legislative and funder requirements.
- Identify, assess, and address financial and facilities-related risk issues, including participation in debriefs following facilities-driven incidents.
Qualifications:
- University degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration, with a CPA designation from the Canadian Institute of CPAs (or an internationally recognized accounting body) is required.
- Minimum of five (5) years’ progressive experience in a senior accounting or financial management role within a complex professional services environment, preferably with exposure to health or social services funding at an organizational or system-wide level.
- Minimum of five (5) years’ experience in facilities management, property management, or a related operational role, preferably within the non-profit or public sector.
- Strong financial acumen, with proven experience in budget development, oversight, forecasting, and variance analysis.
- Demonstrated experience integrating financial and operational data to support decision-making, planning, and organizational performance.
- Advanced analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a track record of improving financial and operational processes.
- Experience with business intelligence, reporting, or data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, or similar) to support financial and facilities reporting.
- Demonstrated experience overseeing facilities and property operations, including maintenance, renovations, capital projects, vendor management, and regulatory compliance.
- Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to manage a Finance team, prioritize competing demands, and achieve results in alignment with organizational goals.
- Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills, including the ability to manage competing priorities and shifting timelines effectively.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex financial and operational information for diverse audiences, including senior leadership and non-financial stakeholders.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint) with advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
- Valid G Class driver’s license, access to a reliable personal vehicle, and appropriate insurance (travel to multiple CMHA WW sites and external meetings is required).
Compensation: Level 8 (Non-Union) $46.37 to $56.33 per hour ($84,393.40 to $102,520.60 annually)
Qualified applicants are invited to submit a resume and cover letter (in one document) outlining how your skills and experience meet the position requirements.
CMHA WW, as an equal opportunity employer, embraces diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace. Our goal is to attract, develop and retain talented employees from diverse backgrounds, allowing us to benefit from a wide variety of experiences and perspectives. We welcome applications from all qualified persons.
- We do not use AI in our screening process.
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Leadership
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5 year(s): Senior Accounting
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Bachelor's degree or better in Accounting
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